The Canadian Ecology Centre is excited to be hosting a 4 day Forest Therapy Guide Immersion Training facilitated by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).
This training is for those who are currently enrolled in training to become a Forest Therapy Guide with ANFT.
CONTACT DETAILS
IMMERSION SCHEDULE
ACCOMMODATION/ MEAL PACKAGES
INCLUDES
- 4 night’s accommodation in a modern cabin beginning on Sunday, August 6th night through to Thursday, August 10th morning. (does not include tuition paid to ANFT)
- Visit our accommodations page for more details on our cabins
- Meals include Breakfast from Monday, August 7th, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from August 8th to 9th and Breakfast on Thursday, August 10th.
- Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requests at the time of booking.
- Vegan and/or Celiac/Gluten free meals can be provided for an additional fee of $25 per person.
SINGLE
Canadian $650 | US $470* | PLUS 13% HST (*US rate is approximate and is based on the most current CAD-USD exchange rate)
Single Accommodation and meal package
double
Canadian $450 | US $325* | PLUS 13% HST (*US rate is approximate and is based on the most current CAD-USD exchange rate)
Double (shared) accommodation and meal package
SINGLE
Canadian $650 | US $470* | PLUS 13% HST (*US rate is approximate and is based on the most current CAD-USD exchange rate)
Single Accommodation and meal package
DOUBLE
Canadian $450 | US $325* | PLUS 13% HST (*US rate is approximate and is based on the most current CAD-USD exchange rate)
Double (shared) accommodation and meal package
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
- 4 night’s accommodation in a modern cabin beginning on Sunday, August 6th night through to Thursday, August 10th morning. (does not include tuition paid to ANFT)
- Visit our accommodations page for more details on our cabins
- Meals include Breakfast from Monday, August 7th, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from August 8th to 9th and Breakfast on Thursday, August 10th.
- Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requests at the time of booking.
- Vegan and/or Celiac/Gluten free meals can be provided for an additional fee of $25 per person.
YOUR IMMERSION SITE HOST
LAURA KIELPINSKI, OCT
Your event host and Forest Therapy Guide
Laura works full time as the Director of Education and Operations at the Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC). She is a recent Forest Therapy graduate with ANFT (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy) and looks forward to sharing and deepening her practice with guests at the CEC.
Laura is also a qualified OCT teacher, GPS Instructor and Instructor Trainer for the National Green Check GPS Certification program, Instructor for the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s “Project Wild” and “Below Zero” programs. She holds an honours degree in Physical and Health Education (specializing in Outdoor Adventure Leadership) and a diploma in Environmental Science from Laurentian University, as well as her Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University in Outdoor Experiential Education. Laura holds certifications in Standard First Aid and CPR, Wilderness First Aid (80 hour WFR), ORKCA (canoe training) as well as risk management and safety planning. Her passions and interests include sharing her love of the natural world with all those around her and helping others to find comfort and enjoyment from spending time in the outdoors. She enjoys being active in a variety of outdoor activities (mountain biking, running, canoeing, hiking, and cross country skiing) with her friends, family and two children.
Cancellation Policy and Payment Schedule
- A $50 administration deposit is required to secure your booking. This deposit is non-refundable for any reason.
- Half-payment will be charged to your credit card on file by February 28 th , 2023 and Full Payment will be charged on May 30th, 2023 (or payment is due in full if registering after this date.
- Cancellations made after February 28th and before May 30th will be refunded everything minus the non-refundable deposit and an additional $50 cancellation/processing fee.
- Cancellations made after May 30th and up to 30 days (July 6th ) prior to the start of the immersion will received a 50% refund (minus the non-refundable deposit)
- Cancellations made within a month from the immersion start date will receive no refunds.
- *If you must cancel but ANFT/CEC can fill your spot, a full refund will be offered (minus a$50 cancellation processing fee and $50 non-refundable deposit)
CANCELLATION POLICY AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- A $50 administration deposit is required to secure your booking. This deposit is non-refundable for any reason.
- Half-payment will be charged to your credit card on file by February 28 th , 2023 and Full Payment will be charged on May 30th, 2023 (or payment is due in full if registering after this date.
- Cancellations made after February 28th and before May 30th will be refunded everything minus the non-refundable deposit and an additional $50 cancellation/processing fee.
- Cancellations made after May 30th and up to 30 days (July 6th ) prior to the start of the immersion will received a 50% refund (minus the non-refundable deposit)
- Cancellations made within a month from the immersion start date will receive no refunds.
- *If you must cancel but ANFT/CEC can fill your spot, a full refund will be offered (minus a$50 cancellation processing fee and $50 non-refundable deposit)
COVID POLICY
The CEC will follow the current Provincial/Local health guidelines and recommendations at the time of the immersion. Please check back closer to date for the latest updates. The CEC recommends that everyone is up to date on all their immunizations and should speak to a medical professional if needed to determine their best medical course of action in preparation of the immersion.
Participants will need to have a negative COVID test before entering the venue premises, within 24 hours of the start of the event. This can be an at-home-test and needs to be sent to either Geeta at geeta47geeta@gmail.com or Stana at sloforest@kingston.net
The training team will be in touch the month before the immersion to let you know what the specific COVID protocol will be during the immersion. The policy will likely mirror whatever the local policy is at the time of the event. Much of the immersion will take place outside and everyone will have the option to wear a mask whenever they wish to do so. Please be in touch directly with the trainers for this immersion if you have any additional questions.
PROVINCIAL PARK PASS
Guests will have to purchase this from the Canadian Ecology Centre if they want to use their vehicles anywhere within the park.
COVID Policy
The CEC will follow the current Provincial/Local health guidelines and recommendations at the time of the immersion. Please check back closer to date for the latest updates. The CEC recommends that everyone is up to date on all their immunizations and should speak to a medical professional if needed to determine their best medical course of action in preparation of the immersion.
Participants will need to have a negative COVID test before entering the venue premises, within 24 hours of the start of the event. This can be an at-home-test and needs to be sent to either Geeta at geeta47geeta@gmail.com or Stana at sloforest@kingston.net
The training team will be in touch the month before the immersion to let you know what the specific COVID protocol will be during the immersion. The policy will likely mirror whatever the local policy is at the time of the event. Much of the immersion will take place outside and everyone will have the option to wear a mask whenever they wish to do so. Please be in touch directly with the trainers for this immersion if you have any additional questions.
Provincial Park Pass
Guests will have to purchase this from the Canadian Ecology Centre if they want to use their vehicles anywhere within the park.